This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (13 Down), the Mini Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 (6 Down), the Mini Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026 (14 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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NYT Crossword, June 16, 2026, 13 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
B _ _
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About the answer
BRO as a word: (slang) Brother (a male sibling); (slang) Brother (a comrade or friend; one who shares one’s ideals).
BRO has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 3, 2026.
Mini Crossword, May 8, 2026, 6 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ N
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CMON has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
Mini Crossword, January 3, 2026, 14 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
B _ _
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